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Six children die with Strep A bacterial infection
Parents concerned about their child's symptoms are urged to seek medical advice.
Strep A: Fourth child dies from bacterial disease
The latest case of a London primary school child follows the recent deaths of three young children.
Infectious Covid virus can stay on some groceries for days
Scientists did the study for the government to better understand possible exposure to shoppers.
Climate of fear putting patients at risk, say doctors
Whistleblowers allege they were punished for raising concerns at one of England's worst performing trusts.
Strep A: Penarth primary school child dies of disease
Strep A is a bacterial infection that can be extremely serious, but is treatable.
NHS: Ambulance delays as paramedic holds for GP
When ambulance crews bring patients to hospital they are meant to be able to handover their patients to A&E staff within 15 minutes.
My mum's 40-hour wait to get to A&E with hip break
Woman, 85, endured "agonising" wait as BBC analysis shows delays now at record levels.
Parents urged to get children flu vaccine as infections rise
Two doctors say they experienced "every parent's worst nightmare" when their son got sick.
Ambulance staff in England vote for strike action
Members of two unions have backed walkouts across England and Wales as the NHS pay dispute deepens.
Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough
Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use.
Lack of ethnic diversity among egg and sperm donors
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority finds a lack of Asian egg and black sperm donors.
Top hospitals targeted by nurse strikes
Cancer centres and children's hospitals among services affected by 15 and 20 December walkouts.
Immensa lab errors may have led to 23 Covid-19 deaths
A report says 39,000 people may also have been given incorrect PCR results from a private lab.
Michael Watt: Review finds 'significant failures' in patient treatment
Clinical records of 44 patients who died under the care of Michael Watt have been examined.
Quarter of 17-19-year-olds have probable mental disorder - study
An NHS Digital report for England indicates how likely children and young people are to have poor mental health.
Parliament Hill Lido sees one hypothermia case a day
Parliament Hill Lido has urged visitors to have shorter swims now that temperatures have dropped.
Ebola in Uganda: The people spreading misinformation online
Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.
Big UK trial to find best drugs to fight flu
Covid scientists will be testing different medications to see what works against winter flu.
Diphtheria: Migrants with symptoms to be isolated
Decision comes after death of a man at a processing centre may have been caused by the disease.
Monkeypox given new name by global health experts
The change to mpox was prompted by concerns over negative connotations from the name of the virus.
Thousands more cancer cases linked to deprivation
A study finds cancer death rates are 74% higher in Scotland's most deprived communities.
NHS Wales: Betsi Cadwaladr patients ask boss if it's safe
North Wales' health board has been hit by a series of failures and criticisms in its short history.
Palliative care: 'My dad should not have been expected to die in office hours'
Most of the UK lacks consistent round-the-clock care for the terminally ill, research suggests.
Stigma around HIV continues to cause harm, says charity
The Public Health Agency says there are 1,325 people living with HIV in Northern Ireland.
'Kidney disease is not just a death sentence, you can live a full life'
Podcaster Dee Moore, who has chronic kidney disease, is using her knowledge to help others.
PTSD: Photography helps police officer manage condition
"I saw things no-one should see", says a traffic police officer who now takes solace behind a lens.
Scientists say eight glasses of water a day may be too much
Aberdeen scientists have found the recommended intake of two litres of water a day may be excessive.
December strike by NHS nurses is biggest in their history
Royal College of Nursing members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to walkout in December.
Planned Caesarean births have doubled in 20 years in Scotland
There were more than 8,000 elective Caesareans in Scotland last year - the highest total on record.
Nurses' strike: How much do you know about their pay? Try our quiz
The BBC's Laura Foster tests your knowledge in this video quiz, with five questions on nurses' pay.
Intensive care delirium: 'I hallucinated that I'd been kidnapped'
Jan Ehtash endured strange and unsettling visions as she battled Covid in a south London hospital.
UK to send 24 ambulances to Ukraine, says foreign secretary during visit
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for talks with President Zelensky.
Universal flu vaccine could counter future pandemic
Animal trials, using the same mRNA technology as successful Covid vaccines, have gone well, scientists say.
Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection
A second child is taken to hospital and pupils and staff are being prescribed antibiotics.
Ulster Hospital: Bed pressures 'worse than during Covid'
A senior hospital manager says it is difficult to secure community care for vulnerable discharged patients.
Logan Mwangi murder: Injuries seen as accident by doctor
Logan went to hospital with a broken arm and bruises but was not referred to child protection.
Muckamore Inquiry: Woman recalls brother's neglect at hospital
A witness says her brother suffered from "awful" personal hygiene and lost weight in the hospital.
Patients dying as ambulances face crippling delays in England
Warning by NHS bosses as nearly three in 10 crews caught in queues outside A&E in England last week.
Cost of living: Patients refuse sick notes over lost pay worry - GPs
GPs say there is clear evidence of the negative impact of the cost of living on patients' health.
Health trust running unit which saw abuse faces NHS intervention
The trust in charge of a centre where the BBC uncovered abuse will get "focused assistance", the NHS says.
Whipps Cross Hospital failings led to man's death before wedding
Andy Shewan's partner June Richards has been paid £10,000 in compensation by the hospital.
The puzzle of UK’s half a million missing workers
The number out of work through ill health has been rising sharply - and no-one is really sure why.
They died suddenly - then the anti-vax trolling started
A new "documentary" falsely blames Covid vaccines for deaths of young people.
The 10-year-old surfer with no hands or feet
Jade Edward will represent Scotland at the World Para Surfing Championship in California next month.
Pregnancy soon after miscarriage no more risky - study
There may be no health gain from waiting a recommended six months before trying again, research finds.
Richard Hammond reveals Top Gear crash coma dream
The presenter has gone viral on TikTok talking about his experience following a high-speed car crash in 2006.
Energy bills: Patients prescribed heating as part of health trial
The pilot will be expanded following its success, with one mum saying the difference was mind-blowing.
Fresh talks to avert strike by NHS Scotland staff
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf is expected to meet health unions in a bid to resolve a pay dispute.
NHS bosses in Scotland discuss having wealthy pay for treatment
The idea of paying for care as part of a "two-tier" system appears in minutes of a meeting of NHS Scotland leaders.
Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer’s risk prompts actor to take acting break
The Thor star has revealed he has a significantly heightened risk of developing the disease.
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